Custody Management

Question 1

SOA S81(1) Power to search person in lawful custody (Verbatim)

Answer 1

(1) A person who is taken into lawful custody may be searched in accordance with this section and anything found as a result of the search may be removed.

Question 2

Close Physical Presence - Definition (Verbatim)

Answer 2

Close physical presence—
the requirement for an employee to be capable of immediately responding to an incident which involves a detainee.

Question 3

Self Harm Indicators
List 10

Answer 3

Self-harm indicators

 no previous arrest
 nature of the charge
 indignity and the shame of arrest
 fear of the legal process
 social and employment consequences
 fear of confinement
 signs of anxiety
 signs of illness or injury
 history of psychiatric illness
 history of acts of self-harm/suicidal behaviour

Question 4

Medical Emergency

Answer 4

The O/C CELLS or CELL GUARD must ensure a person in custody, including a person
detained under the Public Intoxication Act 1984, is TREATED AS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY and an AMBULANCE is called IMMEDIATELY, when that person has:

 been rated as a HIGH NEEDS DETAINEE and requires medical assessment

 AN IMPAIRED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS for example:
- no/minimal response to commands
or stimulation
- incapable of rational conversation
- persistently or intermittently drowsy
and/or sleepy
 DIFFICULTY BREATHING
 complained of SEVERE ADOMINAL, CHEST, LIMB or HEAD PAIN
 suffered an EPILEPTIC SEIZURE

Where possible never leave a semiconscious or unconscious person alone and always place them in the recovery position

Question 5

close physical presence - meaning & apllication

Answer 5

When a detainee is placed in a holding Cell prior to charging, the arresting member shall:
- be physically present
- have a clear uninterrupted view of the detainee
- be able to immediately respond to an incident that involves the detainee.

Question 6

GO RISK MANAGEMENT - Risk Management (Definition)

Answer 6

The management of risk through application of the risk management process is outlined in the international standard Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZ ISO) 31000:2018 Risk management—Principles and guidelines and is to:

The process is to:
 establish the context
 identify risk
 analyse risk
 evaluate risk
 treat risk.

These five steps are underpinned by a process of communication and consultation and monitoring and reviewing risk.